William Molloy (Irish politician)

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William Molloy
Senator
In office
11 December 1922 – 9 December 1931
Personal details
Born1884 (1884)
County Mayo, Ireland
Died1965 (aged 80–81)
Political partyIndependent

William John Molloy (1884–1965) was an Irish politician. He was an independent member of Seanad Éireann from 1922 to 1931.[1] He was elected at the 1922 Seanad election for a term of 9 years, and lost his seat in the 1931 Seanad election.[1]

Molloy left the U.S. in 1920,[2] and lived in Carrowroe Park in Roscommon.

He was the father of Niall Molloy, who was murdered in Clara, County Offaly in July 1985.

References

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  1. ^ a b "William Molloy". Oireachtas Members Database. Retrieved 10 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Members of the First Seanad: Biographies – Molloy, William". Houses of the Oireachtas. Retrieved 31 December 2023.